About Cathy

Official Blog Of
Cathy's Rum Cake Catering and her Creative Overflow of Her Official Website: cathys-rum-cake.com
Cathy has made the legendary
“Rumderful” custard Cakes since 1975. Cathy also provides award winning full service catering with a classic European flair.

"I want to thank all my clients who supported my Scottsdale location for the past 27 years. I merged the Scottsdale store with my Chandler Villa to take a more interactive role with my catering. The merge is the only change I have made - I'm still the "Head Rummy", and I haven't left Old Town Scottsdale for good, as I will be cutting cake from time to time in the surrounding galleries. So, please come see me at me my Chandler Villa for a visit and a hug!"

Design with Cathy “Rumderful” Cakes for you in colors that coordinate with your special party. Cathy’s Rum Cakes – the legendary cakes, since 1975 not only look beautiful but taste like a bite of heaven. You will delight your guests and make great memories for years to come.

Call and speak to Rob or Cathy (The Real Cathy!) at our Chandler Store: 480-963-6271; Bennie or Danny at the Phoenix Store: 602-996-9099. We will be happy to help create the perfect cake for your party: Showers, Birthdays, Religious Rites, Weddings, Anniversaries, Holiday Gifts, Corporate Celebrations or just for a quiet delight at home!

Every season will bring some new designs to add to Cathy’s collection. Whether it is a 6 inch cake to serve 4 – 6 people or a 16 inch cake to serve 100 guests will enchant with a feast to the eye and satisfaction to the soul.

29 Flavors

All Cakes are custard filled. The rum and amaretto are high-grade extracts and are stirred into the custard. All cakes are baked to be moist, and frozen to hold the layers of cake and custard together. All Frostings are an Italian Whip Cream.

Below is a time chart for the earliest turn-around to complete an order:

Monday for WednesdayTuesday for ThursdayWednesday (Before Noon) for FridayThursday for WednesdayFriday for WednesdaySaturday for Wednesday*For special orders with custom bordering, please allow at least five business days ahead of time.

There are always extra cakes available every day at our Chandler or Phoenix locations in various sizes and multitudes of flavors. You can call in advance and reserve a cake same day or come in, and we will decorate a beautiful cake for you in five minutes.

We also have Square and Heart-Shaped Cakes. Please Contact us for details.

Defrosting Chart

6" Round - 6 Hours out of Freezer/Overnight in Refrigerator- take out 2 hours.8" Round - 8 Hours out of Freezer/Overnight in Refrigerator- take out 4 hours.10" Round and All Sheet Cakes Sizes - 10 Hours out of Freezer/Overnight in Refrigerator- take out 5 hours.12" Round - 12 Hours out of Freezer/Overnight in Refrigerator - take out 6 hours.14" Round - 12 Hours out of Freezer/Overnight in Refrigerator - take out 7 hours.16" Round - 12 to 14 Hours out of Freezer/Overnight in Refrigerator - take out 8 hours.*The cakes are designed to be a little icy when cutting. This makes it easier to serve. Slices take a couple of minutes to defrost on the plate. A good defrosting tip is to place the cake on a wood surface, cutting rack or bread rack. You can leave the cake in the box while left out.

Wedding and Anniversary Cakes

Create with Cathy the most special and exciting cake of your life – your tiered Wedding Cake! Relieve the magic and endearing memories of that original cake for Anniversaries. Bring in a picture of that special border you have been dreaming about and Cathy will combine it with her delectable flavors. Your favorite flavors can be included, as each tier can be a different flavor. Your Wedding or Anniversary Cake can be round or square to fit your desire; Stacked – one tier right on top of each other or on elevating cake stands.

Prices and Services

Cathy’s Wedding and Anniversary tiered Cakes start at $4.00 per person.Special Borders - $15.00 per tier and Side Cake.Cake Stand - $50.00 fully refundable deposit. To receive full refund, stand needs to be returned within a week.Delivery – Starts at $85.00 and up, depending on location. This service includes: set-up and silk or fresh flower decoration (flowers must be provided and waiting for us at the delivery site).*Add Sales Tax for Chandler of 1.5% and 2% for Phoenix

Pick Up - Wedding Cakes can also be picked at Chandler or Phoenix stores. Bring your flowers or adornments and Cathy’s staff will decorate your cake for you, protect your cake for travel and load your precious cargo for you.

We Proudly Accept:American Express, Visa and MasterCard

Cup Cakes

The Cup Cakes are coming. . . The Cup Cakes are . . . Wait – they’re here! Keeping the Legend alive, Cathy has answered your call for Cup Cakes. Revolutionary Cup Cakes made just like her famous, delectable Rum Cakes. Custard and fruit filled topped with Cathy’s dreamy Italian Whip Cream in exciting arrays of styles and colors. Now, you can experience and offer your guests the multitude of Cathy’s celebrated flavors of in one setting! Great for a clean,no - hassle Corporate Celebration!Why Cup Cakes? Endless, stunning presentation possibilities. Being the host or hostess of the party, you can delight in your guest’s enthusiasm in choosing their own individual Cup Cake, and you can enjoy the party, while friends and family serve themselves. Your dessert table still looks wonderful! And to savor knowing you have treated your guests to the only dessert that could ever rival the famous Cathy’s Rum Cake – the one and only Cathy’s Cup Cake!

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All Cup Cakes are filled with a generous dollop of Cathy’s Renown Custard. The rum and amaretto are high-grade extracts and are stirred into the custard.Cathy’s Cup Cakes are baked to be moist. All Frostings are an Italian Whip Cream.

Lead TimeBelow is a time chart for the earliest turn-around to complete a Cup Cake order:

Monday for ThursdayTuesday for FridayWednesday (Before Noon) for SaturdayThursday for Next ThursdayFriday for ThursdaySaturday for Thursday*For large orders with custom bordering, please allow at least a week notice.

Catering

Cathy’s full service Catering is prepared by Cathy’s staff in the kitchen of her Chandler Store Villa for your personalized party wishes. Cathy's Rum Cake Caterers provides full-service catering, including menu selections, flowers, decorations, antique serving pieces, uniformed staff, procuring party rentals from tablecloths to tents, and gracious service. Our catering is perfect for all events ranging from weddings, anniversaries, luncheons, corporate celebrations, cocktail party to teas, in-home entertaining, and dinner parties.

Give Cathy a call at the Chandler Villa Store at 480-963-6271, and she will be more than happy to provide pricing and offer suggestions for your special event.

Cooking Classes

Be the star of your own cooking show with Cathy’s Cooking Lessons. As a party with your own group of friends at the Chandler Store Villa from 15 to 20 guests, or have Cathy come to your home! Makes a great gift – or just for yourself if you always wanted to learn how to cook great ethnic foods like Italian or Mexican. And other great cuisines – how about Hors doevres, Soups, Easy Meals. Included in Cathy’s Cooking Lessons, is learning how to present impressive table settings. To set up your lessons, please call Cathy at the Chandler Villa Store at 480-963-6271.

High Tea

It’s tea time at Cathy’s Chandler Villa Store. Ready to celebrate an intimate tea? Cathy will pamper you in an atmosphere of a secret garden, with gracious service. Think about the elegant fare of a chilled, Cathy’s “La Dolce Ribbon Sandwich”, scrumptious scones followed by the refreshing, delectable Cathy’s Rum Cake. Have anything you want. Give Cathy a ring at the Chandler Villa Store, at 480-963-6271 – it’s tea time!